Vacancies: 20 · Posts: 1 · Type: Regular · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹1,000/₹500 · Apply: 20 Jul–19 Aug 2026 · Salary: ₹69,250–1,34,200 · Selection: Written Exam + Interview · Location: Karnataka
After withdrawing the earlier April notification, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority has re-issued the Section Officer drive with 20 posts — 18 under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 under Kalyana Karnataka Region. The fresh notification dated 20 July 2026 opens a clean window for LL.B holders till 19 August 2026.
Applications are accepted only through the Karnataka Examinations Authority portal. The post carries a Group-B pay scale of ₹69,250–1,34,200 and involves both administrative and legal-aid work across the state.
Candidates who meet the age and LL.B criteria should treat this as a genuine state-level Group-B opening rather than a routine clerical drive.
Who Should Apply?
LL.B from a recognised university → Section Officer – 20 posts (18 Residual Parent Cadre + 2 Kalyana Karnataka Region)
- Indian citizens only.
- No pending criminal cases; not permanently debarred from any PSC/KEA exam.
- In-service candidates need NOC after the selection list, before appointment.
- Kannada language knowledge required (SSLC or higher with Kannada as language/medium, or departmental exam during probation).
Horizontal reservations apply within the Residual Parent Cadre for Women, Rural, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (Blindness & Low Vision).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 19 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card | To be notified on the KEA website |
| Written Examination | To be notified (Bengaluru only) |
| Interview | To be notified |
| Age Cut-off Date | 20 July 2026 |
Quick Overview – KSLSA Section Officer 2026
- Organisation: Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA)
- Notification No.: KSLSA/O3/ADM/SO/2026 dated 20.07.2026
- Post: Section Officer
- Total Vacancies: 20 (18 Residual Parent Cadre + 2 Kalyana Karnataka Region)
- Job Location: Karnataka (offices under KSLSA / District Legal Services Authorities)
- Official Website: Karnataka State Legal Services Authority
- Apply Portal: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Last Date: 19 August 2026
- Apply Online: Apply for KSLSA Section Officer 2026 on the KEA portal
- Notification PDF: Download KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Sector: Legal Services / Judiciary Support
What Posts Are Available? – KSLSA Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Vacancy interpretation note: All 20 posts are for the single designation of Section Officer. The split between Residual Parent Cadre (18) and Kalyana Karnataka Region (2) is the key filter. Candidates from Kalyana Karnataka districts get a dedicated quota under Article 371-J. Horizontal reservations (Women, Rural, PwBD) operate only within the Residual Parent Cadre.
| Cadre / Category | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residual Parent Cadre – General Merit | 09 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Residual Parent Cadre – SC | 03 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Residual Parent Cadre – ST | 01 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Residual Parent Cadre – Category-I | 01 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Residual Parent Cadre – Category-II(A) | 02 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Residual Parent Cadre – Category-II(B) | 01 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Residual Parent Cadre – Category-III(A) | 01 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Region – General Merit | 01 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Region – SC | 01 | LL.B | ₹69,250–1,34,200 |
| Total | 20 |
Horizontal (within Residual Parent Cadre): Women – 4, Rural – 3, PwBD (Blindness & Low Vision under GM) – 1.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (as on 20.07.2026) |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 18 years | 40 years |
| Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) | 18 years | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category-I | 18 years | 45 years |
Additional relaxation as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, plus a one-time 5-year relaxation under G.O. No. DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
Examples: ✅ A 39-year-old UR candidate born on 21 July 1986 — eligible (within 40-year limit as on 20 July 2026). ❌ A 41-year-old UR candidate born on 19 July 1985 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Salary? – KSLSA Section Officer 2026
Pay scale: ₹69,250 – 1650 – 74,200 – 1900 – 85,600 – 2300 – 99,400 – 2700 – 1,15,600 – 3100 – 1,34,200 (Karnataka Civil Services).
Approximate in-hand at entry (Bengaluru posting, current DA rates): ₹95,000–1,10,000 per month (basic ₹69,250 + DA + HRA 30% + other allowances). Actual figure depends on the exact DA notification and city class.
Calculate your exact take-home using our 7th CPC Salary Calculator (Karnataka follows a similar structure with state DA).
Probation: 2 years (extendable).
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit / Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / Category-I / Persons with Benchmark Disability | ₹500 |
Payment only online (UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card). Fee is non-refundable except for age-barred applications. Last date for payment: 19 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
How to Apply?
- Visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority portal.
- Locate the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 link under latest announcements.
- Register/log in with Aadhaar, SSLC registration number and LL.B details.
- Fill in personal, educational and reservation particulars carefully.
- Upload photograph (50–200 KB JPG, white background) and signature (25–50 KB JPG).
- Pay the fee online and submit.
- Take a printout and note the application number.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting multiple applications (only the last one is considered; earlier ones are rejected).
- Uploading photo/signature outside the prescribed size or format.
- Claiming reservation without the exact prescribed caste/rural/PwBD certificate format.
- Waiting till the last day — portal load can cause payment failures.
- Forgetting to retain the application number for admit card download.
ಕೆಎಸ್ಎಲ್ಎಸ್ಎ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಆಫೀಸರ್ ಭರ್ತಿ 2026 – 20 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕಾನೂನು ಸೇವಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರವು ಸೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಆಫೀಸರ್ ಹುದ್ದೆಗೆ 20 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು (ರೆಸಿಡ್ಯುಯಲ್ ಪೇರೆಂಟ್ ಕ್ಯಾಡರ್ 18 + ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ 2) ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವ ಕೊನೆಯ ದಿನಾಂಕ 19 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2026. ಪೇ ಸ್ಕೇಲ್ ₹69,250 ರಿಂದ ₹1,34,200.
ಯಾರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು? ಮಾನ್ಯತೆ ಪಡೆದ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಎಲ್ಬಿ ಪದವಿ ಹೊಂದಿರುವವರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು. ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೆ ವಯೋಮಿತಿ 40 ವರ್ಷ, ಎಸ್ಸಿ/ಎಸ್ಟಿ/ವರ್ಗ-I ಗೆ 45 ವರ್ಷ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷಾ ಜ್ಞಾನ ಅಗತ್ಯ.
ವೇತನ ಮತ್ತು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಮೂಲ ವೇತನ ₹69,250. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇನ್-ಹ್ಯಾಂಡ್ ಸುಮಾರು ₹95,000–1,10,000. ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಲಿಖಿತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ (ಎರಡು ಪೇಪರ್ಗಳು, ತಲಾ 300 ಅಂಕ) + ಸಂದರ್ಶನ (25 ಅಂಕ). ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಕೇವಲ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ.
ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದು? ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರದ ವೆಬ್ಸೈಟ್ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew ಮೂಲಕ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ. ಫೋಟೋ ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಿ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಸೈಜ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪ್ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ. ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ karnataka.nalsa.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿದೆ.
How Are Candidates Selected?
- Competitive Written Examination (OMR, offline, Bengaluru centre only)
- Paper-I: General Knowledge – 300 marks (min. 105), 3 hours.
- Paper-II: Legal subjects (Legal Services Authorities Act, KSLSA Rules, Constitution, CPC, new criminal laws, Kannada GK) – 300 marks (min. 105), 3 hours.
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions must be shaded the fifth option, or 1 mark is deducted.
- Interview / Viva-Voce – 25 marks (min. 13). Shortlisting in 1:5 ratio within each reserved category.
- Final merit = written + interview marks.
Exam date and admit card will be published only on the KEA website.
Why Does the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority Matter?
Karnataka State Legal Services Authority functions under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. It provides free legal aid, organises Lok Adalats and runs legal awareness programmes across the state. Section Officers handle administrative supervision, case documentation and coordination with District Legal Services Authorities. The organisation reports to the High Court of Karnataka and forms a key part of the state’s access-to-justice machinery.
One practical limitation: postings can be anywhere in Karnataka, including district headquarters, and the work involves both desk and field coordination with courts and legal-aid clinics.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compared with High Court of Karnataka or District Court ministerial recruitments, this KSLSA Section Officer drive is smaller but more specialised. Candidates already preparing for Karnataka Judiciary or KPSC Group-B legal posts will find the syllabus overlap useful, especially Paper-II on Legal Services Authorities Act and new criminal laws.
Best fit: LL.B graduates who want a stable Group-B state post with legal-aid exposure and are comfortable with Bengaluru-centric exam logistics.
Who should skip: Those seeking all-India transfer liability or pure litigation practice; also candidates unwilling to serve outside their home district after selection.
Practical tip: Focus revision on the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, KSLSA Rules 1996 and the three new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) — these carry heavy weightage in Paper-II and are less common in general KPSC papers.
What Documents Are Required?
- LL.B degree / provisional certificate and marks cards
- SSLC / 10th marks card (for age and Kannada language proof)
- Caste / Category / Income certificate in prescribed format (if claiming reservation)
- Rural candidate certificate (Form 2 countersigned by BEO)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar, photo ID
- Character certificates (one from LL.B institution + two from respectable persons)
- NOC for in-service candidates (after selection list)
Originals required at document verification/interview stage.
What Happens After Selection?
- Provisional selection list published on KEA / KSLSA website.
- Document verification and medical fitness examination.
- Issue of appointment order by Member Secretary, KSLSA.
- Joining at the allotted office (usually within 15–30 days of order).
- Two-year probation period; confirmation after successful completion and Kannada departmental exam (if required).
- Regular service benefits under Karnataka Civil Services Rules thereafter.
Contact & Helpline
Karnataka Examinations Authority Helpline: 080-23460460 (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on working days).
Official websites:
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Important Links – KSLSA Section Officer 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply for KSLSA Section Officer 2026 on KEA portal |
| Official Website | Karnataka State Legal Services Authority |
| KEA Portal | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
FAQs – KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for KSLSA Section Officer 2026?
A: 19 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Late applications are not accepted, and no extension has been announced as of 30 July 2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for KSLSA Section Officer?
A: 18–40 years for General Merit as on 20 July 2026. OBC Category-II/III get up to 43 years; SC/ST/Category-I up to 45 years, plus one-time 5-year relaxation under the 2025 GO.
Q3: Is there an exam for KSLSA Section Officer, or is it interview-based?
A: Yes — a competitive written exam (two papers of 300 marks each) followed by an interview of 25 marks. The exam is conducted only in Bengaluru.
Q4: What is the salary of KSLSA Section Officer?
A: Pay scale starts at ₹69,250 and goes up to ₹1,34,200. Approximate in-hand in Bengaluru is ₹95,000–1,10,000 per month, including current DA and HRA.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for KSLSA 2026?
A: No. You must have passed LL.B from a recognised university by the application stage. Provisional certificates may be accepted only if the degree is already awarded.
Q6: Is KSLSA Section Officer a permanent government job?
A: Yes. It is a regular Group-B post under Karnataka Civil Services with 2-year probation and pension benefits under the prevailing state scheme.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for KSLSA recruitment?
A: Yes — any Indian citizen meeting the age and LL.B criteria can apply. No domicile restriction is mentioned for the Residual Parent Cadre posts.
Q8: Where will I be posted if I get selected for KSLSA Section Officer?
A: Anywhere in Karnataka under KSLSA or District Legal Services Authorities. First posting is decided by the Authority based on vacancy and administrative need.
Q9: Is there negative marking in the KSLSA Section Officer exam?
A: Yes. One mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unanswered questions also attract a one-mark deduction unless the fifth option is shaded.
Q10: What are the disadvantages of working in KSLSA?
A: Worth knowing before you apply: postings can be in district headquarters with limited metro options in the early years, and the work mixes pure administration with legal-aid coordination rather than pure court practice.
Q11: How much do Section Officers earn in Karnataka legal services bodies?
A: Starting basic is ₹69,250 under the state pay scale. With DA and HRA in Bengaluru, the in-hand figure usually crosses ₹95,000 in the first year.
Q12: Is Kalyana Karnataka Region quota available for Section Officer posts?
A: Yes. Two posts are exclusively reserved under Article 371-J for candidates belonging to the Kalyana Karnataka Region.
Q13: Do I need Kannada language proficiency for KSLSA Section Officer?
A: Yes. You must have studied Kannada as a language or medium up to SSLC (or higher) or pass the KPSC Kannada departmental examination during probation.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and LL.B criteria as on 20 July 2026.
- You are comfortable with a regular Group-B state post involving legal-aid administration.
- You can arrange all required certificates (caste/rural/PwBD if claiming) before document verification.
- You are prepared for a written exam held only in Bengaluru plus an interview.
- You understand posting can be anywhere in Karnataka and are willing to serve at the allotted location.
📄 Source: Official notification released by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority on 20 July 2026. All details sourced from the KSLSA official notification PDF.
